Soil Review

Organic material that can be described based on color, texture, and its capacity to retain water.

• Sandy soil

• Soil

• Humus

• Clay

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Decayed remains of plants and animals. Provides nutrients to plants, and can retain water.

• Soil

• Loam

• Humus

• Sandy Soil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Holds less water than soil with smaller particles. Has a low amount of nutrients.

• clay
• silt
• gravel
• sandy soil

Ultra fine texture that allows it to retain water easily. Drains poorly and feels sticky when wet.

• Clay soil
• Sandy soil
• Loam soil
• Peat soil

The best soil for planting. This type of soil is a mixture of organic matter and other soil types. Gritty texture and retains water easily.

• clay soil
• sandy soil
• rocky soil
• loam soil

How the soil feels (examples: gritty, sticky, rocky, smooth)

• Texture

• Particle size

• Weathering

• Erosion

Soil sediment can range from large to small particles.

• Particle Size

• Texture

• Erosion

• Weather

The way in which soil can hold water in order to promote and support the growth of plants.

• Capacity to retain water

• Capacity to break down rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces over time. This can be caused by wind, ice, or water.

• Erosion

• Particle Size

• Weathering

• Breaking down of rock

The act of wind or water carrying the broken sediment to another place.

• Weathering

• Particle Size

• Erosion

• Soil Texture